Oct 21, 2018
The Asbury Park Press – Kelly-Jane Cotter
Americans waste a lot of food. Consumers waste 21 percent of the available food supply and retailers waste another 10 percent, according to a 2014 study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The total value of this waste was $161.1 billion in 2010. But more than money is wasted. Land, water, energy, labor and chemicals for fertilizers and pesticides all go to waste when food is not eaten. (more)
Oct 21, 2018
AOL UK – Staff Writer
More than half of parents believe their children spend too much time sitting down because they are on devices like mobile phones or games consoles, a survey has suggested. Internet Matters, a non-profit organisation which helps families stay safe online, conducted a study ahead of the autumn half-term break. (more)
Oct 20, 2018
North Coast Courier – Staff Writer
It’s recommended that children (and adults) eat at least five portions of different vegetables and/or fruits a day. But most parents can agree that this is sometimes a difficult task to achieve. In light of National Obesity Week, Leanne Kiezer, a registered dietitian at Pick n Pay, has provided seven creative ways for parents to sneak extra veggies and fruits into their child’s meals and snacks: (more)
Oct 20, 2018
Medical X-Press – Len Canter
Couch potato kids are a real concern. The College of New Jersey exercise science professor Avery Faigenbaum defined the term exercise-deficit disorder—or EDD—to draw attention to our children’s shortfall when it comes to meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity recommendations of at least 60 minutes a day. (more)
Oct 19, 2018
Simple Most – Bridgett Sharkey
Every parent knows how stressful it can be to try to get your kids to eat their veggies. One recent study found that 30 percent of toddlers don’t eat vegetables on a daily basis, while many young children go for days without eating any vegetables. (more)
